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Arkansas in the world
By: Emma Rasmussen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- This week the University of Arkansas is celebrating International Education week. Along with the theme, “Discover: The World in Arkansas, Arkansas in the World”, each day will consist of events catered around a different theme to allow students to learn more about international culture. Yesterday’s theme was “Discover Celebrations”,…
Pi Kappa Alpha suspended on University of Arkansas campus in response to hazing allegations
By: Elena Thompson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark (UATV)—The University of Arkansas announced the suspension of one of it’s fraternities on campus, Pi Kappa Alpha, following hazing allegations. The Director of Media Relations and Core Communications, John F. Thomas, released a statement that said “the University is aware of this report and the U of A chapter of…
Students encouraging movement toward sustainibility
By: Gabriella Phelan FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – A newly-established Registered Student Organization is encouraging students to shop consciously. The University of Arkansas’ Sustainable Fashion Club held its first meeting on Sept. 13th, and it has since been working to create change. Annalise Robins, SFC President, said that she was inspired to start the club after…
Advocating for refugees
By: Emma Rasmussen FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- Students with Refugees hosted their Advocacy Awareness Day earlier this week. During this event students learned about advocacy efforts and received applicable skills. Students with Refugees President, Josie Zakrzewski, says the event saw a really good turnout. “This year’s event was extremely successful! We had over 100 attendees who…
University of Arkansas warns about phishing emails
By: Caden Gray FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — In reaction to Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the University of Arkansas has urged students and faculty to be on the lookout for what are called phishing emails. The term phishing, primarily in regard to email but also through phones or other media, refers to scammers who impersonate legitimate businesses,…
Native American Student Services receives new director position
By: Caden Gray FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The University of Arkansas and the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) created the new Native American Student Services director position at the university. The position, founded through the Tribal New Beginnings Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, seeks to bolster the university’s support for Native American…
GSIE launches crowd-funded campaign to help graduate and international students
By: Caden Gray FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — The Graduate School and International Studies (GSIE) launched a crowd-funding campaign via FundRazor to support students in need of financial assistance. The money goes toward two funds, the Needy Family Graduate Student Emergency Support Fund and the International Student Catastrophic Fund. These funds support graduate and international students…
UAPD to host drug take-back event
By: Jolea Richardson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV)- The University Police Department will host a drug takeback event this weekend, Oct. 28. They will accept any excess drugs and needles, no questions asked. Community Outreach and Involvement Liaison Corporal Allen Porter said that this event gives people a chance to properly dispose of any unneeded drugs. “I…
Coach Sam Pittman issues statement on offensive coordinator firing
By: Jolea Richardson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) — Razorback football offensive coordinator Dan Enos was fired Oct. 22. This comes after the team fell to Mississippi State 3-7 and has an overall season record of 2-6. Head coach Sam Pittman said that “Dan worked extremely hard,” but that “it just wasn’t working.” Pittman said that the…
“Goosebumps” author coming to Fayetteville.
By: Jolea Richardson FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (UATV) – Renowned author R.L. Stine is coming to the Fayetteville Public Library. Director of FPL’s Marketing and Communications, Samantha Herrera, said she encourages people to attend. “This is going to be a fun event for Stine fans of all ages,” Herrera said. Following the presentation, Stine will be available to…